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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.32, 707.92 and 326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.32, 707.92 and 326.60 is: 450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.32 : 707.92 = 326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.32/707.92 = 326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.32x = 707.92 × 326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.32x = 231,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,206.67/513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.41

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